Former Team India spinner Murali Karthik criticized Delhi Capitals (DC) management for not giving the opening batsman. Prithvi Shaw Opportunities during the current IPL season. Karthik questioned the decision to buy the aggressive opening batsman in the auction and keep him on the bench for the entire tournament.
Delhi Capitals’ playoff hopes in IPL 2026 have become extremely difficult after yet another defeat in the tournament. The Axar Patel-led side is currently eighth on the points table with only eight points from 11 matches, making its last three games a battle of pride. Shaw has not got a chance in the playing eleven yet.
If you had Prithvi Shaw… – Murali Karthik
Murali Karthik expressed surprise at this during a discussion on Cricbuzz Delhi Capitals Prithvi is continuously ignoring Shaw. Karthik said that using a specialist opener like Prithvi Shaw could give the franchise more flexibility in adjusting their struggling middle order.
“If you have Prithvi Shaw, well, he was in the jungle in the last two years. You brought him back; you picked him in the auction based on some logic. You haven’t looked at him. If you pick him at the top, it opens up options for you. You have a gun opener. He is there for a reason. You are looking at everyone except Prithvi Shaw.”
Shaw remained unsold in the last IPL season before Delhi Capitals bought him for his base price of Rs 75 lakh ahead of IPL 2026. However, the management continued to open with P.Athum Nissanka With KL Rahul and even promoted Sahil Parakh instead of giving a chance to Shaw.
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We can also see the players sitting on the bench – Akshar Patel
After the disappointing home defeat, the Delhi Capitals captain Akshar Patel Admitted that both the batting and bowling units failed to perform. The captain hinted at a possible change in the team, saying that the franchise has already started planning for the next season.
“For now, we will go back and think about our mistakes. After that, obviously there is still a long journey ahead and next year will also come. So we will think about what we can plan for next year and what approach we should take. Based on that, we can also look at players sitting on the bench.”
during a one-sided match Arun Jaitley Stadium On Friday, May 8, Delhi Capitals could score only 142/8 runs. Pathum Nissanka scored 50 runs in 29 balls, while Ashutosh Sharma added 39 runs. Anukul Roy and Karthik Tyagi destroyed the middle order by taking two wickets each.
Delhi Capitals may test bench strength in remaining matches
It is expected that the remaining dead-rubber matches will serve as a testing stage for Delhi Capitals. The team management will likely assess its bench strength to identify which players deserve future opportunities with the struggling franchise.
Kolkata Knight Riders registered their fourth consecutive win of the season while chasing a modest target with 34 balls to spare. The visiting team completed the chase in just 14.2 overs and reached seventh position. Mark sheet With nine points, kept their modest playoff hopes alive.
Opener Finn Allen played a sensational inning of 100 not out off 47 balls. He formed an unbroken partnership with Cameron Green, who remained unbeaten on 33, as Kolkata registered an impressive eight-wicket win. Allen also received the Player of the Match award.
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